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An old saying about firewood goes, “It warms you more than once.” At the hearth, of course, but also cutting it, splitting it, stacking it, carting it into the house and building fires with it. While gas fires (some ignited…

With winter upon us, you may find yourself pondering a change around the house. Painting brick has been around for decades, but has become a popular trend in recent years, both inside and out. Typically, the outside of a home…

With another Virginia winter bearing down, many homeowners are looking for ways to take the chill off their homes, enhancing warmth and comfort for the holidays and beyond. If you find yourself shivering through the winter months, it’s time to…

We all want to protect what’s important to us, starting with our home. Whether you have concerns about break-ins, package theft, or security while you are away, you can find a solution by browsing the growing selection of home security…

Something about autumn brings on an urge to get things squared away in our homes. Like creatures of the field and forest, there’s a pull to get everything ready for the cold season ahead. Though squirrels and groundhogs probably don’t…

Coming home after a long day should bring a smile to your face. But if your home’s curb appeal has faded, these daily homecomings are a little less joyful. Siding is an aspect of your home you may not pay…

Rabbits, squirrels and foxes are fun to watch romping in your yard; birds and even snakes can be interesting to view from a distance, but when these creatures venture inside your house, they are at the least a nuisance and…

Unless you have groceries delivered to your door, making a trip to the supermarket is a constant chore. And whether you make the trip or someone else does, we’d all like to reduce the time, money, and food wasted, while…

No matter how much time you have, it never seems to be enough. And when it comes to meal preparation, speed and ease are key to trimming time spent in the kitchen. A tried and true method of making mealtime…

The smallest nooks and crannies of your home shouldn’t be overlooked, especially in terms of organization. If the closets where you tuck away your home goods are well-kept and uncluttered, it helps your abode run like a well-oiled machine. These…